YEARLY HIGH
1.3836 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.9975 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1479 MXN

2017 ARS to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.3836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.9975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3861 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3435 to the December average rate of 1.0848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3836 was up 0.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,918 MXN
2016 Average 6,333 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 4,987 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,930.71 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3757
0.9895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2388, compared to 1.0569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1017 MXN (High: 1.0992 / Low: 0.9975). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 MXN (High: 1.0545 / Low: 1.0226).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0893 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3435) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+1.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3435
2016 Avg (January) 1.3296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3836 1.3014 1.3435
February 1.3235 1.2697 1.3022
March 1.2989 1.2010 1.2417
April 1.2382 1.2052 1.2215
May 1.2414 1.1462 1.1958
June 1.1677 1.0868 1.1281
July 1.0992 0.9975 1.0388
August 1.0433 1.0067 1.0217
September 1.0545 1.0226 1.0347
October 1.0994 1.0395 1.0792
November 1.0981 1.0658 1.0825
December 1.1060 1.0273 1.0848